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Arthroscopy: What It Is, And What It’s Used to Accomplish

Advances in medical technology now allow for less invasive and more efficient surgical procedures to diagnose, treat, and monitor a variety of conditions. One such procedure is arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows an orthopedic specialist to look inside joints without having to perform open surgery.   Common sites of arthroscopic procedures are: Knees Hips Shoulders Elbows Wrists more »

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What to Know About Ankle Injuries in Snowboarding

By Alexander Golant, MD Despite being a relatively young sport, snowboarding has rapidly grown in popularity in recent years with an estimated 8.2 million people participating. Most common snowboarding injuries include those to the upper extremities, specifically to the wrist and hand. In terms of lower extremity injuries, compared to skiers, snowboarders sustain fewer knee but more ankle injuries. It more »

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Five Ways To Have A Healthier Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean giving up completely on healthy living. Try these five simple tips. Not only will they make for a healthier celebration, they’re likely to leave you feeling more energized and awake, so you can enjoy the holiday even more.   Create Active Traditions Make it a point to work physical activity into your holiday get togethers. more »

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In Motion: Good Nutrition May Keep You Warm in the Cold Too

With the changing of the seasons and the accompanying drop in the temperature outside, many athletes flock to the ski slopes, the ice rink, and the mountainside seeking outdoor adventure and fitness. Exercising in cold weather presents several unique nutritional challenges. Taking a few simple precautions can help maximize performance and keep athletes healthy and allow them to safely achieve more »

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Bringing Your Direct to Consumer Genetic Test Results to a Professional

  In recent years, several companies have begun offering genetic testing to people interested in better understanding their ancestry and health, and with most offering comprehensive resources for interpreting these results constructively and appropriately. Even so, if you’re a recipient of genetic testing results, you may want to consider to bringing them to a medical professional. Here’s why:   Continuity: more »

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Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery: What to Consider

Rotator cuff tears are a common injury in adults–in fact, over 2 million cases of these injuries are diagnosed in the US annually. These injuries are often a source of disability, pain, and weakness. Rotator cuff repair surgery can be a great solution, but it’s not necessarily the correct–or most effective–option for every case. Read on to learn more about more »

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Understanding Arthritis: Three Top Types

Pain from arthritis is one of the most common complaints that orthopedic specialists hear from their patients for the simple reason that it’s one of the most common of ailments. In fact, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis and over 200 classifications of arthritic conditions that can affect every part of the body. But there are three more »

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Shoulder Injuries – Rotator and Labral Tears

Shoulder injuries are some of the most common reasons patients seek out help from orthopedic specialists. Many shoulder injuries seem to appear without an apparent cause and many patients cannot recall a specific event or injury that may have caused the shoulder pain. At AOSMI, our team includes experts in shoulder evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. This wide range of available more »

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Introducing the AOSMI Subsidiary Mini Sites

AOMSI has some exciting news to share! We’re proud to announce we’ve partner with digital media company Ajax Union to launch eight new “mini sites” to better connect you with our specialists and specialized resources. Operating as one central hub for a diverse team has a lot of perks. The AOSMI centers are home to surgeons, nutritionists, physical therapists, physicians, more »

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